[music] [music] [music] [music] [music] >> It is a moment to reflect on what has been accomplished and reaffirm the mission that binds every soldier to the republic. To General Antonio Parlade, our outgoing commanding general of the Philippine Army and our newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, thank you for your service to the army. You helped sharpen the army's operational edge while keeping it firmly grounded in its mandate to serve the Filipino people and to defend our country. To the incoming commanding general of the Philippine Army, Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay, your years of frontline command from platoon leader to commander of the Western Mindanao Command together with your experience abroad and education at the US Army War College have prepared you for this responsibility. Lead the army with discipline and integrity. Uphold the constitution, protect the trust of the Filipino people. Ensure that every personnel and every unit in the army remains disciplined and fully aligned with the defense priorities of our republic. And above all, continue to take care of our soldiers. Continue to serve our flag, to serve our people, and to serve our sovereign republic. >> [music] [music]